Systematic Analysis of Artemisia L. Species and Contemporary Aspects of their Use (Based on Regional Floristic Studies)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The article presents an analysis of the systematic composition, ecological characteristics, and utilization directions of species belonging to the genus Artemisia L. distributed in the flora of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, based on regional floristic studies. As a result of literature review and field investigations, it was determined that the genus Artemisia L., belonging to the family Asteraceae, is represented by 15 species in the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and their systematic classification has been clarified. During the study, the use of wormwood species as medicinal, essential oil-bearing, forage, food, spice, dye, and resin-producing plants was evaluated, and their multifunctional and promising nature was demonstrated. The results confirm that species of the genus Artemisia have significant scientific, research, and practical-economic importance in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Source: Bulletin of Science and Practice
Author: S. Babayeva
Institution: Nakhchivan State University
Language: Russian
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7128915488